Commodities Control Manager - Vice President

Join our Houston-based team and help shape the future of energy markets. As a key partner, you'll collaborate across trading, business management, operations, and technology to build a proactive risk and control culture. We value strategic thinkers who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about driving growth and innovation.

As a Commodities Business Control Vice President in the Markets Business Control Management team, you will spearhead the controls agenda for our commodities business. You'll serve as the First Line of Defense, identifying control gaps, designing mitigation strategies, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions. Your leadership will foster a culture of proactive risk management and effective change, supporting our expansion in Physical Gas, Power, Emissions, and other environmental markets. Finance & Business Management (F&BM) plays a critical role in supporting these initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and manage operational and conduct risk related to trading financial OTC derivatives, listed futures, and physical commodities.
• Review new and amended business initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Coordinate the setup of traders onto trading venues and energy platforms, and implement requirements defined by these platforms.
• Assess the end-to-end control environment and resolve control issues, developing "best practice" standards.
• Facilitate execution of Front Office supervisory controls, attestations, and exception management.
• Execute control programs such as Risk & Control Self Assessments, Risk Event Reporting, Executive Governance meetings, and Control Forums.
• Participate in projects sponsored by Business Control Managers, operating as project manager or consultant on key control initiatives.
• Prepare and present the monthly Control Dashboard and Business Control Committee updates for senior management.
• Lead and coordinate audits, control testing, and regulatory exams or inquiries in partnership with the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with front-office personnel, business managers, control managers, and other business-aligned functions.
• Foster dialogue and effective implementation of solutions across teams.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Deep understanding of operational risks and controls, with ability to design, implement, and monitor effective control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; conduct risk assessments, root cause analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigative mindset, able to see issues both at a high-level and in detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; convey complex information simply to diverse stakeholders.
• Polished interpersonal skills; effectively challenge and build consensus across the organization.
• Self-starter able to work independently and proactively find answers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver timely results.
• Act with confidence and good judgement; address conflicts and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Commodities (Physical Energy) knowledge beneficial.
• Relevant financial services experience in controls, audit, quality assurance, risk management, compliance, or governance.
• Proficient knowledge of control and risk management concepts; ability to design, create, and evaluate a Risk & Control Self-Assessment.
• Prior exposure to Front Office Trading beneficial.
• Broad knowledge of FERC and ISO rules beneficial.

To be eligible for this role, you MUST BE AUTHORIZED to work in the United States. We DO NOT offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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